Deconex IR
- Generic Name: guaifenesin and phenylephrine hcl
- Brand Name: Deconex IR Tablets
Patient Information
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. If cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache, consult a doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema, or if cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
Ask a doctor before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers .
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use
if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping
the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product
If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Description
Drug Facts
Active Ingredients
Guaifenesin 385 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
Indications
Purpose (in each tablet)
- Expectorant
- Nasal Decongestant
Uses
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other respiratory allergies:
- helps loosen phlegm and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
- nasal congestion
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itching of the nose or throat
- itchy, watery eyes
Dosage And Administration
Directions
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 tablet every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours.
Children 6 to under 12 years of age: ½ tablet every 4 hours, not to exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor..
Children under 6 years of age: Consult a physician.
How Supplied
Other Information
Tamper evident: do not use if tamper evident seal is broken or missing. Store at 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
Deconex IR Tablets are a green, oval, scored tablet debossed POLY 716 on one side, plain on the other.
NDC 50991-736-90
Inactive Ingredients
FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Blue No. 1, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate.
Questions? Comments? Call 1-800-882-1041
Manufactured for: Poly Pharmaceuticals, Huntsville, AL 35763. 1(800) 882-1041. Revised: Jun 2016
Side Effects
No information provided. Please see the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS sections
Drug Interactions
No information provided.
Warnings
Included as part of the PRECAUTIONS section.
Precautions
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. If cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache, consult a doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema, or if cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
Ask a doctor before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers .
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use
if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping
the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product
If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Overdose
No information provided.
Contraindications
No information provided.
Clinical Pharmacology
No information provided.